In late 2004, Blake Jones returned to Boulder, Colorado after three years working with solar technology in Nepal. Fresh from leaving the oil and gas industry in search of meaningful work, he connected with Ray Tuomey and Wes Kennedy, who shared his vision of proving there was a better way to do business. Over kitchen table conversations, the three co-founders mapped out a company that would transform not just energy, but business itself—democratically owned, transparent, and built to benefit all stakeholders, not just shareholders. On February 2, 2005, Namasté Solar was officially incorporated in Boulder, CO. The name, drawn from Blake’s time in Nepal, reflects a core belief: we are all interconnected, and business should honor that truth. Two decades later, Namasté Solar has become Colorado’s largest locally owned solar installer in Boulder with offices in Denver and Longmont, having helped over 14,000 Front Range homeowners make the switch to clean energy. As a 100% employee-owned cooperative and Certified B Corporation, the company has installed more than 13,500 solar electric systems totaling over 215 megawatts of generating capacity across residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. Notable installations include systems for The City of Boulder, IBM, and Upslope Brewing. Namasté Solar has earned widespread recognition, including being voted best solar company in Boulder by both Boulder Weekly and the Daily Camera, and receiving the 2025 People’s Choice Award for Boulder County Solar Company. The company was named Top Company: Energy by ColoradoBiz Magazine and earned Best for the World designations from B Lab for both workers and environmental impact. What sets this solar installer in Boulder apart is its non-commissioned sales approach and democratic governance structure. Every employee has a path to ownership, and major decisions are made on a one-person, one-vote basis. The company maintains a 6:1 cap on highest-to-lowest pay, practices complete salary transparency, and offers paid volunteer time—employees have contributed over 500 hours to local causes like the Veterans Community Project. Through its Keep the Lights on Colorado campaign, Namasté Solar has raised over $365,000 to provide community solar subscriptions to nearly 1,000 households in need. For Boulder homeowners considering solar panels, Namasté Solar offers comprehensive services including solar installation, battery storage systems like Tesla Powerwall, EV chargers, and heat pump integration. The team holds NABCEP certifications and provides everything from design and engineering to operations and maintenance, ensuring quality throughout the entire solar energy journey.
Namasté Solar is a 100% employee-owned cooperative and Certified B Corporation serving Colorado’s Front Range since 2005. The Boulder-based solar installer specializes in residential solar panel systems, commercial solar installations, utility-scale projects, and battery storage solutions. With over 14,000 home solar installations completed and offices in Boulder, Denver, and Longmont, the company provides full-service solar energy solutions from initial consultation and system design through permitting, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Services include solar electric systems, battery backup, EV chargers, heat pumps, and community solar development. The non-commissioned team serves homeowners and businesses throughout Boulder County and surrounding Colorado communities with transparent pricing and NABCEP-certified expertise.
EMPLOYEE-OWNED COOPERATIVE: Every team member you work with is either a co-owner or on the path to ownership, which means we’re literally invested in your satisfaction and the quality of your solar installation. Major business decisions are made democratically on a one-person, one-vote basis, ensuring accountability runs through every level of our Colorado solar company.
NO-PRESSURE, NON-COMMISSIONED ADVISORS: Our solar advisors don’t work on commission, so you’ll get honest advice about whether solar makes sense for your home—even if the answer is no. This transparent approach has earned us over 600 Google reviews and the highest rating of any local solar installer in the Denver and Boulder areas.
CERTIFIED B CORP WITH LOCAL ROOTS: As Colorado’s largest locally owned solar company, we’ve been serving Boulder and Front Range communities for over 20 years. We maintain a 6:1 pay cap, offer paid volunteer time, and share profits with local nonprofits—when you choose us for your solar panels, you’re supporting a business that gives back to the community it serves.
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